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As the end of most schools’ Christmas break approaches, many families will be taking down Christmas decorations and wondering how to best dispose of their live trees.

Yakima Valley residents have several refuse options, and there’s also a tree recycling site which benefits local nonprofit Camp Prime Time.

Volunteers are available to accept trees daily from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at Camp Prime Time Christmas tree recycling location at Pape Machinery Agriculture and Turf at 3110 Fruitvale Boulevard. Yakima.

Donations can be accepted just like trees being dropped off. The donations will go towards the funding of a local recreational facility for children with severe illnesses or developmental disabilities.

This tree recycling service is provided by Camp Prime Time volunteers, Pape Machinery, DTG Recycle, Pacific Power, Trickinnex Tree Trimming & Falling, LLC, Cliff’s Septic Service, City of Yakima Refuse Division, Yakima County Public Services – Solid Waste Division, All American Propane, National Barricade and Thrivent Financial.

Visit campprimetime.org/events for more information about the Christmas tree recycling program. Those interested in volunteering their time to assist Camp Prime Time with the program can call the nonprofit’s office at 509-248-2854 or e-mail [email protected]

City of Yakima

Residents within the city of Yakima can schedule an appointment for Christmas tree removal with the city’s refuse division by calling 509-575-6005. Trees up to 5 feet high are charged $10 and trees over 5 feet are charged $15.

Taller trees should be cut in half prior to pick-up. Residents with more than one tree should contact the Refuse Division to arrange a special haul.

Visit yakimawa.gov/services/refuse for more information.

Yakima County landfills

Christmas trees can be dropped off at Yakima County landfills just like any other household waste. The tipping fee for garbage disposal at the county transfer station and landfills is $38 per ton with a minimum of $10 To determine the tipping fee, all vehicles are weighed at the entry and exit of the site.

The Terrace Heights Landfill at 7151 Roza Hills Drive and the Cheyne Landfill at 4970 Cheyne Road, Zillah are open from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information, call 509-574-2450